Bill Overview
Title: COREY Safety Act of 2022
Description: This bill expands reporting requirements included in the annual security report provided to current and prospective students and employees of each institution of higher education (IHE). Specifically, the bill requires each IHE to include in its report information about the number of incidents that result in serious physical harm or death involving (1) transportation on foot or via bikes, scooters, skateboards, longboards, or motor vehicles; (2) ground level and high height slips and falls; (3) alcohol or drug overdoses; and (4) choking or drowning. Further, the IHE must also include in the report a statement containing the name, address, and distance from campus of the closest Level I trauma center. Additionally, the bill changes the name of the report from annual security report to annual campus safety report .
Sponsors: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
Target Audience
Population: Individuals enrolled in or employed by institutions of higher education
Estimated Size: 25000000
- The bill directly affects institutions of higher education (IHE) as they will need to comply with the expanded reporting requirements.
- Students, both current and prospective, and employees of IHEs will have increased access to information about campus safety, potentially affecting their safety choices.
- Adults beyond traditional college age who are enrolled in or employed by these institutions may also be impacted but primarily the traditional college-age demographic will be affected.
- Family members of students can also be impacted indirectly, as they might base their judgments about safety on the information provided.
Reasoning
- To simulate the potential range of impacts, I'll consider different scenarios for individuals who are likely to engage with campus safety information or be directly impacted by changes in reporting. This includes students, staff, and family members. It's important to include individuals who may not perceive a significant change, to reflect a diverse range of perspectives.
- Given that only a portion of the population will see direct changes as a result of more detailed reporting, the impact will vary largely based on proximity to hazards recorded in the reports and current baseline safety concerns.
- Since the budget is limited, not all institutions may equally enhance their reporting capabilities in year one. Likewise, the impacts on individual well-being might adjust over time as more people become aware of these enhanced reports.
Simulated Interviews
College student (Boston, MA)
Age: 19 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm really happy my school will have to share more about what's going on with safety. Especially since I bike a lot, it's important for me to know how safe that is around campus.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 5 |
Graduate student (Austin, TX)
Age: 22 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Knowing more about the safety issues could make me more cautious. I think it could help prevent some incidents if we're all more aware.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 4 |
University staff (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 35 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's definitely a positive step as it helps us in planning safer activities by understanding previous risks. But it will also require a lot more work on our end to keep up.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 4 | 5 |
PhD student and teaching assistant (New York, NY)
Age: 26 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Making these statistics available might stress some people more, but overall it should help us keep the university responsible and focused on improvements.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 4 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 3 | 4 |
Parent of college student (Chicago, IL)
Age: 60 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 18/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This kind of information is crucial for parents. It reassures me, knowing how close the nearest trauma center is to my daughter’s campus.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 4 |
First-year college student (Seattle, WA)
Age: 18 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 16/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It seems like a helpful policy, but since I don't spend as much time on campus, I don't think it will change much for me personally.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 4 | 4 |
University lab researcher (San Francisco, CA)
Age: 28 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 4.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Having more data about accidents is beneficial for risk assessment, even if it means more paperwork for us.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Graduate student, parent (Raleigh, NC)
Age: 24 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 6.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I want to know everything about safety near the campus because my kids sometimes visit. This policy is quite essential.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Junior college student (Philadelphia, PA)
Age: 21 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 13/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Increased transparency helps, especially with traffic incidents since I use public transit a lot.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
University faculty member (College Town, USA)
Age: 45 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy aligns well with my advocacy work. It might take time, but hopefully, it will lead to a safer campus.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 4 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $50000000 (Low: $30000000, High: $70000000)
Year 2: $50000000 (Low: $30000000, High: $70000000)
Year 3: $50000000 (Low: $30000000, High: $70000000)
Year 5: $50000000 (Low: $30000000, High: $70000000)
Year 10: $50000000 (Low: $30000000, High: $70000000)
Year 100: $50000000 (Low: $30000000, High: $70000000)
Key Considerations
- Compliance costs might vary significantly between larger and smaller institutions.
- There may be potential legal or regulatory ramifications associated with non-compliance, motivating expenditures.
- Improved safety documentation could enhance campus safety but benefits are effectively qualitative.